CALL BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME ! If you are using the for the first time, read this WIDE-TRACK owners manual and then call Rotovac toll-free for valuable tips and pointers at 1-888-768-6822. (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday P.S.T.)
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Rotovac WIDE-TRACK Page 3 ROTOVAC WIDE-TRACK OPERATION The on/off push button switch is located on the top of the control box on the upper handle. The speed control dial is located on the front of the control box. This allows adjusting the head speed rpm for different conditions.
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Rotovac WIDE-TRACK Page 4 SPEED CONTROL DIAL The head rotation speed is adjustable from low to high speed (up to 200 RPM). This allows the operator to customize the head speed for different types of carpets. When cleaning berber or commercial glue down, a slower speed will sometimes give better cleaning and/or drying results.
WIDE-TRACK carpet. *Always use a grounded electrical outlet. Keep the control box on the handle dry. If the control box becomes wet, do not operate, call Rotovac for instructions. *Always wear rubber-soled shoes when operating the WIDE-TRACK.
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Rotovac WIDE-TRACK Page 6 Other: Carbon Brushes: (located on the side of the housing, front and back) replace two per motor after 1000 to 1200 hours of use. Power Cord: inspect / repair cuts and breaks. REMOVING THE CLEANING HEAD...
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Rotovac WIDE-TRACK Page 7 Carpet and hard floor head VACUUM SYSTEM MAINTENANCE To replace worn or damaged Vacuum Shoes, first remove the Head from the machine (see previous). The cover can then be removed by removing the 6 screws holding it in place. This allows access to the vacuum channels and ports for cleaning.
Rotovac WIDE-TRACK Page 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 1. Difficult to push / Motor bogging down *The WIDE-TRACK has a built in torque governor that will cause the motor to bog down or stop if overloaded or used improperly. This feature ensures long motor and gear box life because it forces the...
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WIDE-TRACK Page 10 WARRANTY Rotovac Corporation products are warranted to be free of defects in material for 1 year as noted below: During this warranty period, we will repair or replace, at our sole option, free of charge, any parts shown to be defective in either material or workmanship. Said parts must be returned with postage or freight pre-paid.
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